The Loving Heart |
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| Author:
| Paul, Pope John
Pope John Paul II, |
| Series title: | Private Prayers of Pope John Paul Ii Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-7434-4441-5 |
| Publication Date: | Apr 2005 |
| Publisher: | Atria Books
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| Imprint: | Beyond Words/Atria Books |
| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $22.00 |
Book Description:
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The Loving Heart "Alongside those who suffer there is always a loving heart." The Loving Heartcollects many of the prayers and public pronouncements that Pope John Paul II has made on behalf of people suffering with illness or living with disability. In his own words, the Pope shows the depth of his compassion and the empathy he feels for those who are sick. He recognizes also that the Church has a great deal to learn from anyone who is suffering -- a realization strengthened when...
More DescriptionThe Loving Heart "Alongside those who suffer there is always a loving heart." The Loving Heartcollects many of the prayers and public pronouncements that Pope John Paul II has made on behalf of people suffering with illness or living with disability. In his own words, the Pope shows the depth of his compassion and the empathy he feels for those who are sick. He recognizes also that the Church has a great deal to learn from anyone who is suffering -- a realization strengthened when the Pope himself was close to death after the attempt made on his life in 1981."The Church is a society where those who are suffering find a special welcome," he says. "Christianity reveals that pain is not futile; rather it conceals a true meaning and value." This book delves into the nature of that meaning and value while demonstrating the Church's commitment to displaying to everyone its loving heart. "May God bless and comfort all those who suffer. And may Jesus Christ, the Savior of the world and healer of the sick, make his light shine through human weakness as a guide for us and for all humanity. Amen."